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RV03 FME

2003 Kia Rio LX

Blue Petrol 1343cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,776 mi
Last recorded64,776 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Kia Rio LX42,867 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 FME
MakeKia
ModelRio LX
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,343cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 64,776 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,023 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 42,234 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 42,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

175/65/14/82t

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 34,553 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 24,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Kia Rio LX?

Based on 415 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
7,394
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
Brake pipe excessively corroded 23
wheel bearing rough when rotated 17
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
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RV03 FME is a 2003 Kia Rio LX in Blue with a 1,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Kia Rio LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,867 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Rio LX fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RV03 FME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Rio LX typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Kia Rio LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RV03 FME registered?

RV03 FME is a 2003 Kia Rio LX, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is RV03 FME safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV03 FME shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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